Lot 86
East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 19th century CE. This large wood architectural panel features a scholar or Taoist Immortal figure, accompanied by a boy attendant, intricately carved from a substantial slab of burl hardwood. The natural undulations and knobs of the slightly curving burl slab are beautifully integrated into the carving, forming the scholar's garment and the top of his curled hat. The bearded scholar gazes slightly upward with a pleasing expression while holding a scroll in his hands. At his side, his young attendant looks up with a charming smile. Naturalistic burl carvings boast a long and esteemed history in China; however, it is rare to encounter an older one of this size! Size: 17" L x 7" W x 41" H (43.2 cm x 17.8 cm x 104.1 cm)
Provenance: private Truchas, New Mexico, USA collection, acquired from Stair Auction, Hudson, New York, USA in 2006; ex-Cynthia Phipps estate, New York, New York, USA
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- Condition: Old losses to the high pointed areas and chips. Stable pressure fissures throughout. Old inactive insect activity, with holes across the surface. Losses to the base area from insects with larger bore holes. A modern piece of wood is added with nails, adhesive and metal brackets to reinforce and to support the base.
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